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The Congress intensified its criticism of the Centre's E20 fuel rollout, alleging it threatens water resources and food security. Jairam Ramesh argued India's ethanol production depends on water-intensive crops, making the policy environmentally unsustainable despite claims of cleaner energy

The Congress accused the BJP of targeting the Muslim community through bulldozer action in BJP-ruled states after a court acquitted 11 accused in the 2022 Khargone violence case. It demanded compensation for affected families and accountability for officials behind the demolitions

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar warned disgruntled Congress MLAs threatening to resign over cabinet exclusion that resignations would be accepted immediately. Urging patience, he said the party comes first and promised appointments to state-run boards and corporations soon

The BJP accused the Congress and INDIA bloc of disrupting Parliament's Monsoon Session, stalling legislative business and exposing alleged double standards on paper leaks and student protests. It also criticised the Opposition’s Ram temple protest, claiming it hurt Hindu religious sentiments

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused Congress leaders of targeting T Harish Rao with personal allegations over his visit to the Mookambika temple. He demanded a public apology and alleged the campaign was intended to divert attention from key public issues.

BRS leaders from the erstwhile Mahabubnagar district urged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to expedite the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme. Speaking at a forum in Baltimore, they also sought action against Karnataka's projects and called for collective efforts towards Palamuru's development.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge demanded that Union Home Minister Amit Shah explain the police action against protesting students in Parliament and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to respond to allegations regarding Ram temple donations during an INDIA bloc meeting

Congress MLA Yashavantarayagouda V Patil resigned from the Karnataka Legislative Assembly after being left out of the state Cabinet expansion. Claiming the party failed to honour its promise of a ministerial berth, he said he would consult supporters before deciding his future course

The Congress and Goa Forward Party have begun preliminary discussions on reviving their alliance for the 2027 Goa Assembly elections. The Aam Aadmi Party has also expressed willingness to join hands with like-minded parties to challenge the ruling BJP.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal claimed Rahul Gandhi feels threatened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's growing popularity among the youth. He also defended the Centre's examination reform measures, saying the BJP continues to enjoy strong support from Gen Z voters

Kerala Police will constitute a Special Investigation Team to conduct a further probe into the alleged attack on former Health Minister Veena George by KSU activists. The decision follows petitions questioning the removal of attempt-to-murder charges from the charge sheet

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will address students at a 'Chhatra Samvaad' in Prayagraj on August 8, focusing on exam paper leaks and employment. The UP Congress said over 1.5 lakh students have registered for the interaction

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged all Tamil and national parties to oppose the Centre's proposed delimitation exercise, alleging it is a BJP conspiracy to reduce Tamil Nadu's political influence and warning that supporting it would betray the state's future

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologise to students for a "corrupt" examination system, alleging repeated paper leaks and cancelled tests ruined careers. He said students need accountability, not forgiveness, after meeting bereaved families in Tamil Nadu

While Modi described the youth as “misguided children” and stressed guiding them instead of punishing them, Congress leader Pawan Khera remarked that the country was asking the PM to apologise but he had instead “forgiven the country.”

The Congress criticised the Centre after an Odisha medical PG examination paper was circulated on WhatsApp during the test, arguing stronger punishments alone cannot curb exam malpractice. It called for wider reforms to tackle corruption and commercialisation in the education system

BJP MP Anurag Thakur accused Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of making fabricated allegations in Parliament, violating House rules. He sought action against Rahul through a privilege notice, alleging defamatory remarks against Amit Shah and attacks on constitutional institutions, armed forces and police

More than 200 academicians wrote to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra objecting to her "gau mutra expert" remark against IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti, saying criticism should address ideas with evidence rather than ridicule scholars or undermine scientific discourse

The Congress demanded a Parliament discussion on the alleged use of metal pellets against student protesters during the July 20 demonstrations and asked Home Minister Amit Shah to explain the police action, citing a medico-legal report and seeking accountability

AIMIM leader Irmiya staged a dramatic protest at the Zaheerabad Municipal Office by slapping himself with his chappal, alleging that municipal authorities failed to resolve basic civic issues in the 8th ward despite repeated representations to officials and elected representatives.